Teaching a subject you don’t like? I feel you. Here is what I do. April is National Poetry Month. If I were not an English teacher, I wouldn’t know this…
Secondary Classroom Decorating Ideas
Middle and high school classrooms must acknowledge the desires and attitudes of older students. While considering secondary classroom decorating ideas, think away from prepackaged posters and banners. (I’ve never seen prepackaged themes aimed high school…
Blogging Resources: Blogs about Blogging
Blogs about blogging… exist! I’ve blogged since 2009… in lots of Internet spaces. I’ve written for online platforms and in my own personal space. Blogging has changed since I started. In…
Tips for Working from Home with Children
Working from home with children? I’ve figured out a few things. I have three children and two are in school; the two-year-old is home with me. I’m blessed and realize…
Twitter Tips for Teachers
Using Twitter for professional development – to build your personalized learning network? Sure! Here are Twitter tips for teachers and ways to build your PLN. I’ve been on Twitter for…
5 Reasons Parents should use TpT
I started on Teachers Pay Teachers as a seller and quickly became a buyer for my high school students. Over time, I became a buyer for my own children. Parents should…
Grammar Extension Activities
Looking for grammar extension activities – ones that can be used in a variety of ways? These grammar extensions are perfect for ending grammar lessons. While grammar requires direct instruction…
Use Children’s Books To Teach Grammar
Do you have children’s books? Bring them into your secondary classroom and use these bright and colorful books to teach grammar concepts. In my classroom library, I keep baskets of…
6 Tips for Working From Home
I started working from home several years ago. At first, it was a disaster. I felt like a failure since I never accomplished much. My house was destroyed and dinners…
Elementary Grammar Lessons
My personal children are young, and I often create elementary grammar lessons for them. When students have materials that relates to their interests, they are more involved in the lesson.…